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Commission Minutes-July 21, 2008 3382 MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded that Abatement #4321 for Fran Snelgrove be lowered to $135,000, as recommended by Stanley Township and the Director of Equalization. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. ATTENDANT CARE PROGRAM, Continue rent-free arranaement with Lutheran Social Services Bonnie Johnson, County Administrator, said the board tabled this item at the last meeting in order to obtain information from other counties regarding their attendant care programs and to gather cost estimates for space rental at the Cass County Annex. Janell Regimbal and Christi Ireland from Lutheran Social Services (LSS) were present, as well as Sheriff Paul Laney, and Social Services Director Chip Ammerman. Mrs. Johnson sent a questionnaire to Burleigh, Grand Forks and Ward Counties and all three have attendant care programs which are administered by a third party. Burleigh and Grand Forks Counties pay operational expenses for attendant care and both are housed outside county buildings. Ward County provides space but does not pay operational expenses. She included a blueprint of the space currently used at the Cass County Annex, which totals approximately 270 square feet. The county auditor suggested an estimate of $12 per square foot be used, for a total of $3,240 per year to rent space at the Annex. Mrs. Johnson and Sheriff Paul Laney believe the current location is the best alternative for attendant care. Mrs. Johnson said with Social Services managing the placement of children, she believes the county would see a reduction in the number of juveniles placed in attendant care. Mr. Wagner questioned the difference in cost to place juveniles in attendant care versus shelter care. He wants the county to use the most cost effective and efficient method. Mr. Ammerman said the board has two options: 1) approve a budget adjustment and use funds from another line item to cover the costs; or 2) use a safe home, such as the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, for shelter care. Mr. Ammerman said this item will be discussed at the next Social Service board meeting and he plans to include a line item for the attendant care program in the 2009 budget. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to continue the rent-free arrangement and allow Cass County Social Services to pay the monthly charges for children in protective custody being held at the Attendant Care location. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 10. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, Authorize chairman to sian board of prisoner contracts Sheriff Paul Laney said board of prisoner contracts were sent to relevant jurisdictions and the majority of the contracts have been signed and returned to the county, except for the City of Fargo. The agreements with the City of West Fargo and Fargo were revised to reflect some language that did not pertain to the cities. Also, negotiations were held with Fargo regarding the dollar amounts charged per day at the jail, which is reflected in the revised contract. He anticipates Fargo will approve the agreement and will submit it for consideration by the county commission.